How many of you can remember the old "capstan winches?
I found this on the net and would seriously consider purchasing one. Here is the site should any one also be interested.http://www.masterhubwinch.co.za/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Poor man's winch .... the old landies used to have them and as far as I understand they worked quite well under certain circumstances ..... pulling yourself out of the mud and such like, particularly if you had 2 cables attached, but can be a dangerous piece of equipment if you're not careful.

When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.

Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!

Just a pity this one costs the same as a normal winch
I would like a "foldable" one like that because it takes up less space and is lighter than normal winch.
Some people need a winch once in ten years, this is ideal

Pieter, don't forget that you have to store cables as well ..... even when coiled that takes up space and are awkward to pack and still need to be accessible if you need them. Another 'downfall' is the possibility of getting 'cable rash' on your fenders, depending on the terrain and how it allows for you to set up your recovery.

When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.

Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!

Landrover had to figure out different ways to get there vehicles through obstacles, the R6 military Landrovers had them fitted as standard, it was quite a mission to set the recovery up and conditions are not always as ideal as on the video, a used cable doesn't behave like you want it to, the straps is an improvement.
You can simply deflate your wheels to about .8, tie the strap through the rim and let it wind up around the tyre, same effect and in both cases you have to steer carefully to keep the strap on the pulley/tyre.

aev@iburst.co.zaThe trouble with trouble is...it always starts as fun.The most precious jewels you will ever wear around your neck is the arms of your children..." I WOULD RATHER SIT ON THE TAILGATE OF MY HILUX WITH A BEER AND A CHOP, WATCHING A FIRE, THAN DINE IN THE BEST RESTAURANT IN TOWN "

Here's the Aussie take on the whole wheel winch thing. I think with the guides on the front wheels it eliminates the need for very careful steering. The way it attaches is also superior in my mind, as chances of damage to your rims will be reduced. I also dont know if these el-cheepo mag's we buy nowadays will be able to handle the forces on the spokes when using the hooks to attach the hub winch.

The main problem with these winces is the fact that many of us have very deep offset rims.. They do work though, and are basically maintenance free..